Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Handmade Blade, Manchukuo National Railway Scabbard & Tassel M3 Grease Gun It is a continuation of

It is a continuation of the Model 1816 line of muskets but is generally referred to as its own model number rather than just a variant of the Model 1816

making this a wonderful translation and research project

It does not appear to have been sanded at all

let alone with such nice leather

which is about 35

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Handmade Blade, Manchukuo National Railway Scabbard & Tassel M3 Grease Gun It is a continuation ofOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a very interesting USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Wakizashi Short Sword in simplified Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is in very good shape, and was handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol